[RonDog]

Here is the most recent press release from RAT Headquarters:

PRESS RELEASE

September 24, 2002

Streisand, Manilow, Three Mo’ Tenors & Steve Harvey to Perform at Democratic Concert

Streisand To Give Rare Performance To Help Dems Take Back The House

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) announced today that Barbra Streisand has agreed to perform at a National Democratic Gala concert on September 29, 2002 to raise funds for Democratic efforts to take back the House this fall. In addition to Streisand, this unprecedented event will feature Barry Manilow, the Three Mo’ Tenors, David Foster and Steve Harvey.

"Voters across the country want a change after eight years of failed Republican leadership in Washington. We are honored to have some of the world’s best entertainers to lead the fight," said DCCC Chair Nita Lowey. "This is such an important election and Ms. Streisand’s decision to help us change the leadership in the House will help provide us with a much needed boost as we head into the home stretch."

The concert will be held at 7:30 PM on September 29th at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California. Award-winning David Foster is producing the show. Tickets are $500 per individual and the DCCC anticipates raising an unprecedented sum that will benefit Democratic congressional candidates across the country.

House Democratic Leader Richard A. Gephardt, House Democratic Whip Nancy Pelosi, DCCC Chair Nita M. Lowey, and DCCC Chairman of the Board Charles Rangel are leading the Democratic Congressional Caucus in raising funds for the event.

Other artists who are supporting the event include: Jack Nicholson, Martin Sheen, Ben Affleck, Maya Angelou, Marilyn and Alan Bergman, Billy Crystal, Robin Williams, Michael Douglas, James Gandolfini, Wesley Snipes, Julia Louis-Dreyfuss, Goldie Hawn, Sally Field, Whoopi Goldberg, Christopher Reeve, Anjelica Huston, John Travolta, Kevin Spacey, and Annette Bening.

Ms. Streisand holds herself open to special appearances to raise funds for issues and charities that she supports.
Her The One Voice Concert in 1986 raised millions of dollars to help Democrats win seats in Congress.

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PRESS POLICY

ARRIVALS will be OPEN to credentialed press
6:00 PM at the Kodak Theatre - location TBA, media-check time TBA
THE CONCERT will begin at 7:30 PM and will be open to credentialed print media.

[RonDog]

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Baghdad Barb to 'GEBHARDT' -
"Don't ATTAQ IRACK!"

Barbra Streisand is emerging from self-imposed retirement as an entertainer to help out her old pals in the Democratic Party.
Two years after bidding farewell to her career as a public performer Streisand will sing nine songs at a benefit for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, organizers said...
(Mike Blake/Reuters)

[RonDog]

(political cartoon courtesy of Mike Ramirez, originally published August 20, 2002)
Copyright 2002 Los Angeles Times

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Posters for Dump Davis Freeps

(courtesy of FReeper comwatch's Northern California FReepers webpage

WILL WORK
FOR...
Bribe$!
www.eGray.org
www.FreeRepublic.com

PDF file for downloading

(right click mouse and save file)

See also the EXTRAORDINARILY effective "eBay parody" website put up by the Simon team, at:

www.eGray.org.

[RonDog]

TONIGHT!
Sunday (9/29) - from 6 pm to 8 pm

elements of the Hollywood Resistance Force
will be going behind enemy lines to

FReep "Bagdad Barb" and "eGray" Davis

at a Democratic FUNDRAISER
to be held at the Kodak Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA
(For DIRECTIONS, see www.kodaktheatre.com/parking_directions.asp.)
(Across the street from Disney's El Capitan theater, and right beside Mann's Chinese theater.)
Safe, guarded underground parking is available at the Hollywood & Highland parking structure. (Enter from Highland.)

Let's FReep "Baghdad Barb" and "eGray Davis - PING!!!

[RonDog]

"Dump DAVIS!"

"DumpDAVIS" FReeps are currently scheduled for:

Sunday (9/29) - 6 pm to 8 pm - Kodak Theatre in Hollywood - confirmed
(note NEW times)
Barbra Streisand and Barry Manilow will be raising $4 million for the DNC - starts at 7:30 pm
theme: "Keep the Hookers in Hollywood, NOT Sacramento"
(Hooker/pimp costumes encouraged, but not required!)

Monday (9/30) - 11 am to noon - Nixon Library in Yorba Linda - confirmed
(note NEW start time)
Bill Simon speech/lunch - starts at noon
theme: "Gray Davis: debate DODGER"
(Bring ANYTHING that says "Dodgers" - hats, posters, uniforms!)

Monday - (10/7) - 11 am to noon - Los Angeles Times building - confirmed
(note the NEW start time)
Simon/Davis debate - starts at noon
theme: "Dump DAVIS"
("Dump DAVIS" posters, sanitation worker outfits, dump truck?)

Saturday (10/19) - noon to 4 pm - Capitol building in Sacramento - confirmed
state-wide "DumpDAVIS" FReep in SACRAMENTO!
FReepers from all across Cailfornia will gather on the Capitol Steps
Jim Robinson is scheduled to be there.
Sacramento radio station KTKZ (1380-AM) is scheduled to broadcast LIVE from the FReep!
theme: "Dump DAVIS"
(possible GIANT dump truck, dumpsters - use your imagination...)

[hole_n_one]

I wish I could make it, RD.... :(

I'll be there with you all in spirit and I'll be looking forward to your post FReep report.

Good Luck!

[ETERNAL WARMING]

Can't wait for this report, RonDog! Give 'em h*ll!

[goldilucky]

Sorry but I'm not participating in this. I don't like Streisand. I'm also busy with legal matters. Thanks anyways.

[lainie]

Politicians, entertainers... they're all like fishermen. Not to disparage actual fishermen. They actually sell what they catch. These people throw out wide nets and see what their take is -- 'come on, 2 cents per soda can, everyone can afford that.'

I wish I could freep with you all; can't wait to hear about it! Who else is on the bill? Barry? Baghdad Barry and Babs.

[SevenofNine]

Alright Ron Dog take plenty of pictures I got this info kinda late dude SORRY

I be around look at picture RIGHT LOL!


RACK ITTTT

[ChadGore]

[R_Kangel]

Which one's the real Joker here!!!!!